Vocab 1: Medical Specialties

Question 1

Specializes in treating diseases of the nervous system.

Answer 1

Neurologist

Question 2

Diagnoses and treats diseases of the skin.

Answer 2

Dermatologist

Question 3

Diagnoses and treats illness in children.

Answer 3

Pediatrician

Question 4

Specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions of the eye.

Answer 4

Ophthalmologist

Question 5

Performs surgery to repair and reconstruct body structures.

Answer 5

Plastic Surgeon

Question 6

Diagnoses and treats disease through the use of x-rays.

Answer 6

Radiologist

Question 7

Treats diseases of the endocrine glands, such as diabetes.

Answer 7

Endocrinologist

Question 8

Relieves pain and maintains patient in stable condition during surgery and diagnostic procedures.

Answer 8

Anesthesiologist

Question 9

Studies laboratory specimens to diagnose disease.

Answer 9

Pathologist

Question 10

Diagnoses and treats mental and behavioral disorders.

Answer 10

Psychiatrist

Question 11

Studies and treats conditions of the heart and blood vessels.

Answer 11

Cardiologist

Question 12

Studies and treats disorders of the kidneys.

Answer 12

Nephrologist

Question 13

Specializes in treatment of the ear, nose, and throat.

Answer 13

Otorhinolaryngologist

Question 14

Performs chest surgery.

Answer 14

Thoracic Surgeon

Question 15

Gives immediate care to trauma victims.

Answer 15

Emergency Physician

Question 16

Branch of medicine concerned with the study of obesity.

Answer 16

Bariatrics

Question 17

Diagnoses and treats disorders of the musculoskeletal system.

Answer 17

Orthopedist

Question 18

Diagnoses and treats conditions affected the urinary system.

Answer 18

Urologist

Question 19

Proves care during pregnancy and childbirth.

Answer 19

Obstetrician

Question 20

Diagnoses and treats cancer.

Answer 20

Oncologist